Question 2292 Deck Safety

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Use the material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book. If the KG is 25.2 feet, and the drafts are: FWD 27'-11", AFT 28'-09"; at what angle will the vessel lose positive stability?

A 54°
B 59°
C 65°
D 71°
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) 54°. This can be determined by using the information provided in the Stability Data Reference Book, specifically the blue pages in Section 1. With a KG of 25.2 feet and the given drafts, the Stability Data Reference Book can be used to find the angle at which the vessel will lose positive stability. According to the reference book, a vessel with these characteristics will lose positive stability at an angle of 54°. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not match the value provided in the Stability Data Reference Book for the given vessel characteristics.

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